Ship Antey departs from the pier at M.Dnieper and goes to the Velikiy island.

   When calculating a route, it is important to consider:

• estimated running time to the island - 2 hours
• return of the vessel from the island to the base - 2 hours
• the time of stay at the island is calculated according to the corresponding tariff of the ship
• boat rental starts and ends at the starting point
• if the trip is one way, the return of the vessel is paid according to the rental rate

Route "Hydropark - Veliky Island"

  Turning from the Venetian Island along the Dnieper to the right, upstream, the route will pass between Trukhanov Island and the slopes of the right bank of Kiev, which overlooks the Park of Eternal Glory, Askold's Grave, Mariinsky Park, and passing under the Pedestrian Bridge, to the Arch of Friendship of Peoples and Funicular located at the Postal Square. Further, past Rybalsky Island, Muromets Park and Natalka Park, under the Zheleznodorozhny and Severny Bridges, and bypassing Severny Island, along Obolon it will reach Veliky Island.

Description of the resting place

  The shape of the island resembles a horseshoe with a comfortable lagoon. The coast of most of the island is sandy, in places steep with a beautiful beach area. The sandy edge turns into a mixed forest zone with shady lawns and open glades, where you can have a great rest, have a picnic, or passively active rest. On its territory, 24 species of animals and 4 species of plants included in the Red Book have been identified.

Ship Antey departs from the pier at M.Dnieper and goes towards the Kiev (HPP) dam.

   When calculating a route, it is important to consider:

• estimated sailing time from the base - 2 hours
• return of the vessel to the base - 2 hours
• boat rental starts and ends at the starting point

The route "Gidropark - Kiev (HPP) dam"

  Up the Dnieper along Trukhanov Island and the right bank of Kiev, which offers a view of the Park of Eternal Glory, the Mariinsky Park and the Palace, and passing under the Pedestrian Bridge, to the Arch of Friendship of Peoples and the Funicular located on Postal Square. And then past Rybalsky Islands and Muromets Island, passing under the Zheleznodorozhny and Severny Bridges, past the mouth of the Desna, go around Veliky Island and go to the dam of the Kiev hydroelectric power station.

Description of the turning point

  In addition to the direct function of a hydroelectric power station (electricity production since 1964), it performs a protective function against the "big water" of residential areas located below 103 m above sea level. In addition, the presence of a reservoir improves navigation conditions, especially in the period of shallow water.

  The Kiev hydroelectric power station is designed for 100 years of operation and has 3 degrees of protection against water breakthrough: a concrete dam, a drainage channel and an earthen dam 70 km long.

Ship Antey departs from the pier at M.Dnieper and goes to the island of Vodniki.

Note!
The motor ship does not stop on the island. Just a walk.

   When calculating a route, it is important to consider:

• estimated running time to the island - 1.5 hours
• return of the vessel from the island to the base - 1.5 hours
• boat rental starts and ends at the starting point

Route "Hydropark - Vodnikov Island"

  Down the Dnieper, along the Venitsiansky Island, on the left, and the slopes of the right-bank Kiev, which reveals the beauty of the Park of Eternal Glory, the Kiev-Pechersk Lavra and the Singing Field, passes under the Paton, Darnitsky and Yuzhny bridges, bypassing Veliky Yuzhny Island. Further, past the Deviation Tower and Zhukov Island, it goes to Vodnikov Island.

Description of the resting place

  Vodnikov Island (54 hectares) is a historical area on the territory of Kiev near Zhukov Island. The islands were connected by a dam, along which a highway was laid. A workshop of the Kiev shipbuilding and ship repair plant was built on the island and its bay was turned into a convenient harbor for the wintering of the river fleet. Now there is a large sandy beach on Vodnikov Island, it is convenient to cook barbecue, fish and swim here.

  Before the revolution, the island was known as Chernechiy, since it had long belonged to the Kiev-Pechersk Lavra, and it was also called Galerny because, in addition to the convenience of the pier, it resembled a large galley barge in shape. In the 30s, for military purposes, a tunnel with a railway was laid through the island, but at the beginning of the war, the construction that had begun was mothballed and flooded, and in 1946. tubing and tunnel equipment were dug up and used in the construction of the Kiev metro, and in 1974. (after the launch of the Kanevskaya hydroelectric power station) was flooded again.

Ship Antey departs from the pier at M.Dnieper and goes to the island of Holguin.

Note!
The motor ship does not stop on the island. Just a walk.

   When calculating a route, it is important to consider:

• estimated running time to the island - 2 hours
• return of the vessel from the island to the base - 2.5 hours
• boat rental starts and ends at the starting point

  Holguin Island is the second most popular place (after Velikiy Island) for recreation on almost all types of yachts and boats, as well as small motor ships.

Route "Hydropark - Holguin Island"

  Down the Dnieper, along the Venitsiansky Island with the slopes of the right-bank Kiev, which reveals the beauty of the Park of Eternal Glory, the Kiev-Pechersk Lavra and the Singing Field, passes under the Paton, Darnitsky and Yuzhny bridges, bypassing the Great South Island. Further, past the Deviation Tower, Zhukov Island, Vodnikov Island and Kazachy Island it goes to Olgin Island.

Description of the resting place

   Holguín is surrounded by picturesque dense vegetation with a muddy bottom and a rapid current around it. Holguín is a great place to get away from civilization and relax with friends or work colleagues. Often the most beautiful vacation spots are occupied by yachting tourists, fishermen on boats, scouts who train to survive in non-urban settings.

   Representatives of European and Asian flora and fauna coexist here in an amazing way. In the reserve, which has become part of the regional landscape park "Dnieper Islands", scientists have discovered many rare plants, insects and birds.

  Here you can find rare snow-white water lilies, medicinal herbs, otter and ermine. The decoration of the reserve is a colony of herons.